Glad my CPA testing center is next to planned parenthood because after that exam I feel the need to abort all my hopes and dreams.

I’m a business analyst for a large scale custom system for a client. My goal is to pivot to being a Product Manager in industry. Would a scrum master certification help my resume or should I do an AWS one? Already have other agile certifications

Making the switch from plaintiff to defense L&E in January. Would love any and all tips from people who’ve made the jump (including partners who may have supervised these types of attorneys!)

Hi Fishes,

I am thinking to diverting my career towards freelancing in accounting.
For that I have to resign from my current job in Pwc. I am thinking of starting a job as accountant and work as a freelancer as part-time.

Any thoughts or advice?

Any Canadian graduate found a job in US? How did you go about finding the right recruiter or opportunity? My goal is do US CPA instead of CPA-Canada.

Thank you for any help!

Sharks and other fishes,
I need some career advice,
In my current company I think the development portion I've been given is kinda simple, I've asked my manager and seniors to level up my work and stuff, *which they did* but I kinda caught up.. now what should I do, should I ask them to level up again or look for better opportunities
Also, I had some Interest in CyberSecurity and I grinded it on my pre-final semester at Uni, should I try on that path as well or should I stick to development?

I’m in-house at a small company (60 people), started right out of law school about 5 years ago. We had a legal team of 5 then. Everyone has left and we just hired a new GC. I went from $70k to $100k a little over a year ago. I am expecting an offer from a firm doing business law work but think this might be an opportunity to go to my current employer and ask for a significant raise, with new offer in hand. Any thoughts or advice going into this?

Are there any real estate attorneys who have gotten into the title insurance business? What does that look like? Do you still carry on a private practice on the side?

Has anyone transitioned from solely doing HR functions into Talent Acquisition/ Recruiting ? If so, how has your experience been? Did/do you like it?Has it been difficult?

Have an offer for a SM strategy role in industry. Offer is coming in at 280- 300 TC. Total experience 10+ years, 7 YOE at MBB, T5 MBA, MCOL city. Am I being low balled? Should I continue to search for something better?

Hi Fishes!

I am currently working on SAP CPI,PIPO,CPI-DS (basically Integration as a whole) development (also attend Support issues regularly) with experience of around 1 year. My leads are quite happy with my works.

For career growth, what shall be my ideal path ahead?
1. Only concentrate on Integration
2. Continue Integration for some years, then switch to Functional modules (in this case, after how many years should I ideally switch)


And what shall be the ideal time to switch companies?

Hi Fishes

I have one doubt i have 9+ year experience in Mainframe
Now i want to switch to Big Data (Doing some online course)


Is it possible to switch to big data from mainframe
Also how to say in interview rwgarding mainframe and big data


Kindly guide advise please please

I’m interested in learning about people’s paths to working in the industry - have most people done law adjacent jobs to get to where they are today? Thanks in advance!

I'm being asked to be involved in product pricing for the first time, and lack any knowledge or experience in that area. Any suggestions on courses or books or websites? I'm considering the Pragmatic Marketing pricing course, so would be interested to hear from anyone who has taken it.

Aside from your PMP certification, what was the best training / class you’ve taken (maybe through AMA?) that has supported you in your PM role?

Looking for a new challenge and have heard great things about Adobe. Does anyone have feedback on the inside sales/account management roles?

Is there a way to gain some modeling skills from FDD? My plan is to exit as FP&A or Corp Dev but I heard they are looking for modeling skills. I know that working I can try to move to IB and then try that route but IB hours seem to be too brutal for me.

How long does it take to go from Associate Manager to Manager at Accenture Federal Services?

It's sad to see people with 2-3 years of experience getting paid more than you when u have double the experience. 😄 Best part is they are still complaining of getting less. Well I guess you should never settle. New gen is giving a hard time to the experienced folks. I think this is the high time to upgrade your skills. Come out of your comfort zone and start looking for new opportunities. I think this is the best time to switch if u haven't already in quite some time.
Thoughts 💭 ???

Hi! I have worked in management roles in tech, mainly in analytics, for approximately 10 years. My TC has fluctuated (currently around 135K CAD), but it seems like it's relatively easy to breach the 100K bar, but hard to breach the 150K bar. I now work at the CBC, but I have worked in the private sector too. What is the most realistic way to move to 200K? 1) Continue moving the ladder to a VP position, 2) Switch to Pre-Sale, 3) Switch to Consulting, 4) Work from a U.S. company from Canada.

Any stylist still wear a mask while doing ladies’ haircut? I do not intend to start a debate around masks. I respect everyone’s choice, but I do want to go to one that makes the same choice as I do. Pregnant lady here, would rather be over careful. Thanks!

Omega or Tag? Please advise.

Let’s say you’re the main character of some action movie. Think military / Jason Bourne / Ethan Hunt type of guy. You’re only bringing one watch with you on your mission across the world. Streets of Paris, African jungles, Southeast Asia, and wherever else the mission takes you. What watch you wearing?

Interviewing a a FAANG company:

What is your total expected compensation (include base, bonus, equity)?

Any recommendations on how to answer? Odd that it came before the phone screen - very caught off guard.

I’m at Withum, a public accounting firm, and the company is currently hiring a range of positions from entry-level staff accountants (audit and tax) with a start date of November 2023 to senior managers.
Withum is ranked 22 in the nation by INSIDE Public Accounting and also received many other accolades (Forbes, Fortune, Vault, etc.). I want to help people out, so if you are interested, please shoot me a message!

I can’t leave but I’m not happy. Advice?

Moving to DC for Deloitte GPS this fall - where to live? Should I expect clients to mostly be in DC or surrounding VA, or should I expect to fly? Will I need a car?

Capgemini Chennai joiners, do you get a laptop or desktop?

Hi fellow fishes, just received an offer for EY cap. Markers as an M, and wanted to get your view on how life at EY is like e.g. work life balance etc. Also wondering why EY has such a terrible rating (just 1.6) on Glassdoor. It’s kinda scary it’s so low

Guys need a small help
Please let me know some details on the benefits and salary for Senior Associate position at PWC,

What should be ctc ?
Associated benefits?
YoE: ~5
Consulting division

Any recommendations for a dermatologist in nyc? Preferably Manhattan westside, but suggestions anywhere in Manhattan would be great

I have an appointment to get lip fillers for the first time. I want natural looking results, nothing too big. I know it takes time to settle, but will I be able to go to work the next day without it being noticeable?

Hi folks,

I finished manageral round for one of the openings at Cisco...how much does it take for them to inform wether selected or not

If you could start over, would you get your CPA all over again?

Does anyone feel so depleted after busy season/filing that you can’t move for the whole weekend after? How do you bounce back after finally crashing? I’ve been sleeping so much I can’t shake it.

Deloitte or dixon hughes goodman? Considering accounting advisory at one of the two. Deloitte has a better brand name but based on the talk here it seems like the pay and hours are dogshit. Thoughts anyone

What is the average salary for a Senior Associate in Advisory in Texas at a Big 4?

Do you think it is quite possible to get fired by asking too many questions as an experienced senior 1? If so, i might get fired after this busy season.

Since it seems like every service line and every public accounting firm is bleeding people where are all these people going? Are there that many open jobs in industry?

What are exit opportunities for people in TAS? Is it much more limited than audit exit opportunities?

Thinking having a 24’ HD and a 28’ 4K monitor setup. Is 4K for excel not necessary? How about 28’ monitors?

I don’t want to do this auditing stuff anymore...but I don’t want to quit without a job and I don’t want to leave my team while we’re in busy season.

Advice for someone having to audit in an arm sling the next three weeks?

For those that work for Amazon in there accounting and tax department, what has your experience been like and how did you land your job?

Deciding between PWC Core Assurance or KPMG Internal Audit for associate role. Any advice guys ?

Don't look for your happiness in a job or a career. You will always be chasing it. What makes you happy?

What’s up dogs. I’ve been thinking about the future a lot and want to be maybe some sort of Econ prof / high school teacher after all of this. Anyone teach part time or know someone who left public to teach?

Does your coach see when you get a real time recognition award?

How long can you be a senior without a CPA in public? They can’t keep giving you raises so you become a six fig senior right?

Taking a mandatory "Audit Quality and Our Tax Provision Work" when I don't do any tax provision work. Nice waste of my time KPMG. Idiots.

Made a fireable mistake (timesheet not adding up) at work along with a SERIES of lesser mistakes (but mistakes never the less). Should I just quit? I feel so stupid/slow/inadequate/scared every day.

Are therapists typically blunt? I just started seeing one and she made me feel uncomfortable. I wasn’t expecting her to be harsh and negative in her assessment of me.